Prestwood IT Newsletter Jun 2011 Issue - C++ Edition

by Eric Prestwood

Technical Writing topic (classic post):

by Peter Gruenbaum

In a perfect world, API documentation would contain clear, complete instructions on everything that developers need to know to use your platform. In reality, organizations have limited time and budget to create API documentation, and so organizations need to prioritize to create documentation that is most useful to the people who will use it.

SDK Bridge set out to find out what is most important to the people who use APIs by sending out a survey and asking them. We found, not surprisingly, that many thought that documentation could be better. When asked to rate quantitatively, people rated overviews, sample code, and API references the highest, followed closely by tutorials. When asked for open-ended comments, a large percentage mentioned working sample code as helpful, and an equally high percentage mentioned how important it is that documentation be complete and accurate. Two other important factors that were mentioned by several respondants are (1) it is very helpful to explain why you would use something in addition to how you use it and (2) completeness and accuracy are critical.

Prestwood IT Events topic (classic post):

Are you a business professional? Looking for new customers? Join Mike Prestwood as his guest at his business networking group.

Businss Professionals Network (BPN) is for business professionals who are looking to exchange business ideas and gain new customers. Join Mike Prestwood as his guest at the next BPN meeting. This event is open to all business professionals. Please feel free to come to a meeting (just show up), or, even better, give Mike Prestwood a call at 916-726-5675 x205 and let him know you'll be coming.

Prestwood IT Events topic (classic post):

On Wednesday June 29th, visit Prestwood IT at the multi-chamber event. Stop by our table top display to network with us, talk about technology, website design, internet advertising, or job opportunities.

• 5:30 pm to 7 pm
• North Ridge Country Club, 7600 Madison Avenue (in Fair Oaks)
  

• Carmichael Chamber
• Citrus Heights Regional Chamber
• Fair Oaks Chamber
• Orangevale Chamber

Calendar of events for Prestwood IT including marketing and speaking events.

• Mike on Fox40 News
• Street Events/Placer Fair
• BPN

Use Facebook?

Visit our Facebook events calendar for a complete list of public events. Come see us!

• Facebook - Prestwood IT Event Calendar

Think about your computer and what's on there. Pictures? Videos? Contacts? Tax information? Work files?

Original air date: 5/17/2011.

by Ramesh R

Here is a short story about a woodcutter and his job. From this job, we have lot of learnings that implies to our career and sharpening our skills. Such examples in life are very important for shaping our career. Enjoy the short story.